Daniel's Guidebook
Markets
Özkaya Tekel Büfe
7/A Kemeraltı Cd.Nearest market offering alcohol.
A-101 Grocery Store
No:33 Karabaşdere SokakClosest market chain to the apartment. Really only the basics though.
For a supermarket with more options than the local small markets, this is your best option
CarrefourSA
For a supermarket with more options than the local small markets, this is your best option
Food Scene
Urban Bread
No 46/A Lüleci Hendek Cd.Excellent boutique bakery offering artisanal bread and sweets.
Delicious Lebanese/Syrian restaurant just a few steps from the apartment. has become quite well known for its breakfasts
23 locals recommend
Arada Cafe
23a Lüleci Hendek Cd.Delicious Lebanese/Syrian restaurant just a few steps from the apartment. has become quite well known for its breakfasts
Some of the best burgers in the area - try the chicken burger or brisket burger
7 locals recommend
Cross Fingers Cihangir
40/A Akarsu Ykş. Sok.Some of the best burgers in the area - try the chicken burger or brisket burger
Papadopoulos
40 Lüleci Hendek Cd.My go-to coffee shop just a couple minutes walk from the apartment
Tario Çikolata
No:23 Kumbaracı Ykş.Chocolate!
Karaköy Gümrük
no: 4 Gümrük Sk.Old Java Coffee Roasters Galata
8 Tatar Beyi Sk.Müşterek Meyhane
15 Mis Sk.Demeti Meyhanesi
No:6 Şimşirci Sk.Eleos Restaurant
No:231 İstiklal Cd.Turkish-German Bookstore & Cafe
237 İstiklal Cd.Fasuli Tophane
No:6 Kılıç Ali Paşa Cd.great selection of home-cooked food - you pick and choose from the display case featuring dishes that change daily
65 locals recommend
Galata Kitchen
9 B Tatar Beyi Sk.great selection of home-cooked food - you pick and choose from the display case featuring dishes that change daily
Yiğit Sofram Gözleme ve Kahvaltı
31 A Yeni Yuva Sk.delicious breakfasts
Hayvore
hearty cuisine from the black sea. dishes change daily.
one of the few older places left among the sea of chain restaurants on Istiklal Avenue. famous for their içli köfte.
Sabırtaşı Restoran
No: 112 İstiklal Caddesione of the few older places left among the sea of chain restaurants on Istiklal Avenue. famous for their içli köfte.
excellent upscale restaurant. prices are quite high by Turkish standards but worth it if you're looking for a special evening out.
46 locals recommend
Yeni Lokanta
No:66/B Kumbaracı Ykş.excellent upscale restaurant. prices are quite high by Turkish standards but worth it if you're looking for a special evening out.
delicous rotisserie chicken in Galataport, the new cruise ship terminal
İstinye Tavukçusu galata port
delicous rotisserie chicken in Galataport, the new cruise ship terminal
good place to try Mantı, a favorite turkis dish ( small raviolis with a garlic yogurt sauce)
Bodrum Mantı & Cafe
No:6 Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesigood place to try Mantı, a favorite turkis dish ( small raviolis with a garlic yogurt sauce)
if you find yourself on the Asian side, try this place for the best durum (wraps) in the city. their rice pudding dessert is also delicious.
26 locals recommend
Basta! Street Food Bar
No:1 Sakız Sk.if you find yourself on the Asian side, try this place for the best durum (wraps) in the city. their rice pudding dessert is also delicious.
one of the stars of Istabul's gastronomy scene. very popular with tourists but still worth a visit. specializes in dishes from eastern turkey. two locations facing each other on same street
187 locals recommend
Çiya Sofrası
Güneşli Bahçe Sokağıone of the stars of Istabul's gastronomy scene. very popular with tourists but still worth a visit. specializes in dishes from eastern turkey. two locations facing each other on same street
a must visit restaurant above the spice bazaar. can be tricky to find, just ask any shopkeeper to point you in the direction of the stairs up to pandeli.
one of the oldest restaurants in the city, founded by a greek man (pandelis) from central anatolia. had been closed for years but recently reopened under new management. continues the same tradition of excellent food and service. I recommend going for lunch after exploring the local bazaars.
20 locals recommend
Pandeli Restaurant - Mısır Çarşısı
a must visit restaurant above the spice bazaar. can be tricky to find, just ask any shopkeeper to point you in the direction of the stairs up to pandeli.
one of the oldest restaurants in the city, founded by a greek man (pandelis) from central anatolia. had been closed for years but recently reopened under new management. continues the same tradition of excellent food and service. I recommend going for lunch after exploring the local bazaars.
Kikirik Restaurant
nearby restaurant with several vegan options
one of the best breakfast spots in Istanbul. serves specialities from the southeast part of turkey, specifically the city of Van
148 locals recommend
Van Kahvaltı Evi
52/A Defterdar Ykş.one of the best breakfast spots in Istanbul. serves specialities from the southeast part of turkey, specifically the city of Van
excellent breafast with a lot of locally sourced and organic options
19 locals recommend
DOĞACIYIZ GOURMET
No: 41A Akarsu Ykş. Sok.excellent breafast with a lot of locally sourced and organic options
Excellent Georgian restaurant with authentic and delicious Georgian dishes
9 locals recommend
GALAKTION
Şehbender SokakExcellent Georgian restaurant with authentic and delicious Georgian dishes
Shopping
Nost Vintage Galata
No:48/A Kumbaracı Ykş.Neat vintage clothing store
Vitruta Karaköy
30 Boğazkesen Cd.Manuk's Workshop
30/A Lüleci Hendek CaddesiIf you're looking for unique jewelry, this is your place
Muhsin Sahaf
43/A Boğazkesen Cd.warm and inviting second-hand bookstore with a fascinating selection
Gezegen Sahaf
No: 117/1 Tarlabaşı BulvarıSecond-hand books
Hiç Contemporary Crafts
35 Lüleci Hendek Cd.Home decor boutique